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Jets rally to beat Sharks 2-1 in OT, extend win streak to 10 straight

Jets rally to beat Sharks 2-1 in OT, extend win streak to 10 straight

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele became the Winnipeg Jets’ all-time goals leader when he scored his 329th at 1:33 of overtime to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Monday. The victory boosted Winnipeg’s franchise-record win streak to 10 games.
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Canadian North to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

Canadian North to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

WINNIPEG — Exchange Income Corp. has entered into an agreement to buy Canadian North. The northern airline is set to be purchased for $205 million.
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N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is withdrawing amendments to a bill that would have allowed his government to fire the province’s auditor general without cause and veto the public release of her reports.
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More than 200K Manitobans apply for new plastic health cards

More than 200K Manitobans apply for new plastic health cards

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says more than 200,000 people have requested plastic health cards since online applications opened last month. The province says those people should get their cards in the mail in the coming days.
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Rachel Homan's curling team repeats as Canadian women's champions

Rachel Homan's curling team repeats as Canadian women's champions

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan's dominance of women's curling continued Sunday with a 6-1 win over Manitoba's Kerri Einarson to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Homan skips a team ranked No. 1 in both Canada and the world.
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Christina Black reaches new Hearts heights with her Nova Scotia curling team

Christina Black reaches new Hearts heights with her Nova Scotia curling team

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Christina Black's curling team reached a new level this season after pushing Kerri Einarson's veteran team to the brink in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts semifinal Sunday afternoon.
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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to 2-year extension

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to 2-year extension

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension. The team announced the move Saturday, saying the contract carries an average annual value of $3 million.
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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to two-year extension

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran centre Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension. The team announced the move Saturday, saying the contract carries an average annual value of US$3 million.
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Homan, Einarson gain shorter road to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

Homan, Einarson gain shorter road to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The shortest road to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final pits the team that wants to retain the Canadian women's curling crown against a skip that wants to re-take it.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo on Friday. The five-foot-11, 195-pound Makonzo was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 but suffered a season-ending Achilles injury before training camp.
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